Easy Baked Beans with Ground Beef

5 from 6 votes

These Easy Baked Beans with Ground Beef are hearty, smoky, and sweet, perfect for potlucks or BBQs. A crowd-pleasing classic!

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 266kcal

Author: Kate

In a pot cook the ground beef over medium to medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain the excess liquid and set aside.
Place oil in the pan over medium heat and cook the green bell pepper and onion until the peppers become tender and the onions start to turn translucent.
Add the beef back to the pot with the baked beans, Worcestershire, mustard, brown sugar, and hot sauce. Stir well until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes until fully heated through.

After cooking and draining the beef place in a Dutch oven or another oven-safe pot then add the remaining ingredients. Stir until well combined. Bake at 350 degrees until fully warmed through and bubbly.

Add the cooked and drained ground hamburger to a crock pot with all the other ingredients. Stir to combine. Cook on high for 1 hour or on low for 2-3 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Storage: Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months

Scale Down: If you want to scale down the recipe you can use 2 16oz cans of baked beans and then half the remaining ingredients.

Cooking Tip: If cooking on the stove stir the beans occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Enhance Flavor: Add crumbled bacon. Use some excess bacon grease to cook the bell peppers and onion for a smoky twist.